Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹3629.0768 as of 09 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹4,099 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 5.32%, 7.33% and 6.17% respectively, and the fund sits in the Medium Risk category.

Our view is that this is a steady debt option rather than a return-chasing one. The numbers point to a fund that has held up better over longer stretches than in the very short term, while the portfolio is anchored in government securities, select corporate debt and cash-like positions.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹3,629.0768 as of 09 Sep 2026
AUM	₹4,099 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.28%
Launch Date	01 Jan 2013
Min SIP	₹100
Risk Category	Medium Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Debt
Exit Load	No exit load after holding period
Fund Managers	Vikas Garg, Krishna Cheemalapati

The fund is managed by Vikas Garg and Krishna Cheemalapati.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-0.14%	-4.69%
3M	1.53%	0.93%
1Y	5.32%	-7.16%
3Y	7.33%	6%
5Y	6.17%	5.87%

Recent behaviour is mixed, but not weak. Over one month the fund was slightly negative, yet it still did far better than the benchmark’s deeper decline. Over three months, the fund delivered a modest gain and stayed ahead of the benchmark, which suggests the recent patch has been steadier than the index even if it has not been particularly strong.

The longer view is more constructive. The fund’s 1-year return is positive while the benchmark remains negative, which shows clear resilience over a difficult stretch for the comparison index. That resilience matters in a debt scheme because investors usually value consistency and capital preservation over sharp bursts of upside.

Across 3 years and 5 years, the fund remains ahead of the benchmark on both measures. The gap is not huge, but it is consistent enough to suggest that the fund has managed to compound at a slightly better pace than the index over medium and longer horizons.

The pattern also tells us that the last few months have not changed the broader picture. The fund has been uneven in the short run, yet the 3-year and 5-year numbers still point to a stable long-term profile rather than a dramatic swing in behaviour.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

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The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan	5.32%	7.33%	6.17%
Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund-A Direct Growth Plan	6.52%	8.09%	6.77%
Baroda BNP Paribas Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.42%	7.85%	6.28%
ICICI Pru Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.25%	7.56%	6.83%
DSP Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.21%	7.42%	6.04%
Bandhan Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.03%	7.37%	6.12%

This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. On the latest 1-year measure, this fund trails the stronger peer figures, especially Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund-A Direct Growth Plan and Baroda BNP Paribas Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan. The longer record is more balanced: the fund is slightly behind some peers over 3 years, while its 5-year return sits in the middle of the peer set shown here. That creates a mixed picture where recent and medium-term peer comparisons do not fully point in the same direction.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
6.48% Government of India 2035	Government Securities	5.57%
6.94% Government of India 2036	Government Securities	5.48%
7.96% Pipeline Infrastructure Private Limited 2029 **	Corporate Debt	4.54%
Net Receivables / (Payables)	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	4.35%
Triparty Repo	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	3.71%
7.34% Small Industries Dev Bank of India 2029 **	Corporate Debt	3.63%
6.85% National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 2029 **	Corporate Debt	3.59%
6.79% Government of India 2034	Government Securities	3.3%
8.7% LIC Housing Finance Limited 2029 **	Corporate Debt	2.49%
7.89% REC Limited 2030 **	Corporate Debt	2.45%

The top 10 holdings account for approximately 39.11% of the portfolio.

To see all holdings, visit the Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan page

The largest holding is 6.48% Government of India 2035 at 5.57%, which is meaningful but not extreme for a debt portfolio. The tenth holding is 7.89% REC Limited 2030 ** at 2.45%, so the decline from the top position to the tenth is gradual rather than abrupt. That pattern suggests the portfolio is not relying on one dominant bond to drive outcomes.

Because the displayed top 10 holdings together make up 39.11% of the portfolio, the remaining holdings may still have a substantial role in shaping returns and risk. With 63 disclosed holding rows in total, the fund appears spread across a fairly long tail, even though government securities and corporate debt make up most of the visible core. That mix may help reduce reliance on any single issuer, while still leaving the portfolio sensitive to rate moves and credit selection.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund may suit investors who want a debt-oriented allocation with a Medium Risk profile and who can stay invested long enough for its steadier longer-term pattern to matter. The 1-year return is respectable, the 3-year return is stronger, and the 5-year number remains solid, which points to a fund that has been more dependable over time than in isolated short patches.

It can also appeal to investors who want a portfolio that is anchored in government securities and corporate debt rather than pure credit bets. The main trade-off is that this is not a high-growth product, so the likely appeal is stability and measured compounding rather than fast gains.

Tax and exit load

Holding period	Tax rate	Description
Units held less than 1 year	20%	Short-term capital gains tax
Units held more than 1 year	12.5%	Long-term capital gains tax

There is no exit load after the holding period.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹3629.0768 as of 09 Sep 2026.

What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?

The fund’s returns are 5.32% for 1 year, 7.33% for 3 years and 6.17% for 5 years.

How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?

It has outpaced the benchmark across the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods shown here. The gap is especially clear over 1 year, where the benchmark is negative while the fund remains positive.

How does it compare with the peer funds shown?

Its latest 1-year return trails the stronger peer figures, while its 3-year and 5-year returns are broadly competitive with the peer set shown here. The comparison is mixed rather than one-sided.

What is the minimum SIP amount?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹100.

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?

The fund is managed by Vikas Garg and Krishna Cheemalapati. There is no exit load after the holding period.

Bottom line

Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan looks like a steadier debt fund with a better longer-term story than short-term noise. Its recent return pattern is uneven, but the 3-year and 5-year numbers remain firm, and it stays ahead of the benchmark across the periods shown. Compared with peers, the latest 1-year return is softer, while the medium- and long-term picture is more balanced. The portfolio is anchored in government securities and corporate debt, which may support a more measured risk profile.

Published on 10 September 2026 at 11:08 AM IST

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Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.